Uncommon Health Prostag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-906892005-06-28T12:35:00-04:00A job blog for the healthcare professionalTypePadWELCOME!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-30566682005-06-28T12:35:00-04:002005-06-28T12:35:00-04:00Uncommon Research Associates presents its newest job blog - Uncommon Health Pros - the job blog for nurses, pharmacists and specialized healthcare technicians If you are seeking a job, browse our postings and apply directly through the link in the...Susan AckermanNurse Practioners: Transforming Healthcare in Americatag:typepad.com,2003:post-53728822005-06-28T12:18:31-04:002005-06-28T12:18:31-04:00As the need for nurse practitioners becomes more and more evident, so does the value of their approach to healthcare. Not only are they filling gaps in patient care, they are transforming the practice of medicine in ways that will...Susan AckermanRNs needed for home health and hospice care - Northeast, ILtag:typepad.com,2003:post-60175642005-06-27T19:12:00-04:002005-06-27T19:12:00-04:00Home health company in Northeast IL is seeking RNs with 1-2 years home health or hospice experience. Openings at various locations in and around Chicago. Job Description: Provide nursing care to patients in their homes. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate...Susan AckermanRN Opportunities - Detroit and Port Hurontag:typepad.com,2003:post-60174142005-06-27T18:54:00-04:002005-06-27T18:54:00-04:00We have practice opportunities for RNs in Detroit and Port Huron with a growing home health company! Enjoy flexible daytime hours making home visits to elderly homebound patients (2-3 visits/day for 1st visits; 5-6/day for revisits). These are full-time positions...Susan AckermanRN - Emergency Department - Niceville, FLtag:typepad.com,2003:post-32381322005-01-14T15:35:27-05:002005-01-14T15:35:27-05:00Req'd: Current FL RN license; must have BCLS, ACLS & PALS. Min 3-5 years Emergency Dept. experience preferred. Patient population includes all age groups. Units sees approx 1100 patients/month. Case load varies from flu symptoms, back pain, MVA, med emerg,...Susan AckermanDosimetrist - Chattanooga, TNtag:typepad.com,2003:post-32380952005-01-14T15:31:34-05:002005-01-14T15:31:34-05:00Equipment used will be 2 Variam linear accelerators, a new Oldelft simulator, a dedicated CT, Nucletron HDR. ADAC Pinnacle Treatment Planning and IMPAC record and verify. The older accelerator is scheduled to be replaced next year w/ Varian CL 21ix....Susan AckermanSr. Medical Physicist - Chattanooga, TNtag:typepad.com,2003:post-32380682005-01-14T15:27:41-05:002005-01-14T15:27:41-05:00Candidate MUST be a Board Certified Sr. Medical Physicist and must be properly licensed in the state of TN; Must have minimum of TEN YEARS practicing Med Physicist work exper. with 1 year MRT work exper as well. Equipment used...Susan AckermanMedical Physicist - Chattanooga, TNtag:typepad.com,2003:post-32380312005-01-14T15:24:40-05:002005-01-14T15:24:40-05:00Candidate must be a TN licensed & board certified Medical Physicist who is either a new graduate or someone with prior acute care hospital experience. The equipment used in unit will be: 2 Varian linear accelerators, a new Oldelft simulator,...Susan AckermanRespiratory Therapist - St. Lucie, FLtag:typepad.com,2003:post-32379862005-01-14T15:18:31-05:002005-01-14T15:18:31-05:00Must be FL licensed Respiratory Therapist with MIN of 1-2 recent years of acute care hospital experience. Must have BLS, ACLS, and NRP. Demonstrates sound knowledge/proficiency in assessment/treatment of cardio pulmonary disorders w/ various types of media (oxygen. life support...Susan AckermanP/T Licensed Assistant - Reston, VAtag:typepad.com,2003:post-32379542005-01-14T15:14:35-05:002005-01-14T15:14:35-05:00Candidate must have A.S. degree in PT Assistance; Must have recent previous PT Assistant experience; MUST be PTA licensed in the state of Virginia. PTA treats orthopaedic rehab patients (approx 12 per day). PTA will typically work M/W/F 630a-3p and...Susan AckermanStaff Pharmacist - Alexandria, LAtag:typepad.com,2003:post-32379162005-01-14T15:09:48-05:002005-01-14T15:09:48-05:00Provides Staff Pharmacist services to hospital . Facility has 323 beds. Positions open for day shift and night shift.Competitive salary, differential and benefits. Relocation assistance. Please reference job ACM01230 when you apply for this position.Susan AckermanVascular Tech (Technical Director) - Pulaski, VAtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30990162004-12-31T16:26:35-05:002004-12-31T16:26:35-05:00Req'd-Training in carotid & venous ultrasound, peripheral arterial studies, & diagnostic ultrasound. Ultrasound registry and vascular registry or registry eligible req'd. This is the primary person performing vascular ultrasound procedures for facility. Technical director responsibilities include quality control & correlation...Susan AckermanSpeech Pathologist - Albany, GAtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30989972004-12-31T16:23:09-05:002004-12-31T16:23:09-05:00Master's Degree in Speech Pathology & Cert. of Clinical Competence issued by the ASHA. GA license. Must have at least 1 year of expr. in treating adults & peds. Knowledgeable in modified barium swallows. Pref. knowledge in Vitalstim but can...Susan AckermanRN-PICU - Ft. Lauderdale, FLtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30989572004-12-31T16:14:30-05:002004-12-31T16:14:30-05:00Req'd: Min 2 yrs clinical exp. with specialty in pediatrics; FL RN license; CPR, PALS. Ventilator knowledge. BSN Preferred. The staff RN provides care and assistance to patients and their families in the Peds intensive care unit. Opening for days...Susan AckermanRN- L&D Charge Nurse - Ft. Lauderdale, FLtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30989342004-12-31T16:10:34-05:002004-12-31T16:10:34-05:00Prefer:BSN or working towards degree. ,OB specialty certif, min. of 1 year of RN exper. in acute care L&D,Neonatal resusitation certif., cardiac arrhy. preferred REQ'D:active FL RN lic., BLS,recent fetal heart monitor certif w/ score of at least 75%. Charge...Susan AckermanRN-Surgical Services - Albany, GAtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30989252004-12-31T16:07:28-05:002004-12-31T16:07:28-05:00Georgia RN license and RN experience in a surgical services acute care hospital unit is required. Responsible for the nursing care of patients as assigned for the unit. (This hospital does not handle Open Heart cases.) Shift is 6a-6p. Competitive...Susan AckermanRN- Rehab Clinical Supervisor - Albany, GAtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30989082004-12-31T16:04:18-05:002004-12-31T16:04:18-05:00Req'd: Current GA RN License. At least 2 yrs expr. in acute care rehab nursing and nursing mgmt.; Rehab RN Cert.; BSN degree preferred. Resp. for managing and allocating available resources for the efficient delivery of rehab care & participates...Susan AckermanRN - Operating Room - Loxahatchee, FLtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30988942004-12-31T16:00:35-05:002004-12-31T16:00:35-05:00Grad from an accredited school of nursing; 2 yrs OR circulating expr, preferrably in: general surgery, neuro, ENT, GYN (no open heart). Current FL RN license. The OR RN is responsible for the peri-operative care of the surgical patient based...Susan AckermanRN- Dir of Obstetrics - Loxahatchee, FLtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30988802004-12-31T15:57:19-05:002004-12-31T15:57:19-05:00Req'd: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred; 5 yrs Obstetrical care nursing experience; 1 yr mgmt level exp.; current FL RN license, BLS,NRP,ACLS. The Dir. assumes the role as a leader in planning, directing & managing the...Susan AckermanPhysical Therapist - Orange Park, FLtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30988572004-12-31T15:54:05-05:002004-12-31T15:54:05-05:00Req'd: BS or MS in Physical Therapy. Current FL PT License. Provides physical therapy in a hospital setting, both inpatient and outpatient, to facilitate the development & rehab of physically disabled persons. Provide patient care based on total assessment &...Susan AckermanCoder - Orange Park, FLtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30988482004-12-31T15:51:12-05:002004-12-31T15:51:12-05:00Req'd: Minimum requirements - RHIT, RHIA and/or CCS. Must have 2 years hospital based inpatient and ambulatory surgery coding experience. Responsible for the quality of coding using the ICD-9-CM classification system and abstracting all required information from discharged inpatient and...Susan AckermanCoding Supervisor - Orange Park, FLtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30988282004-12-31T15:47:43-05:002004-12-31T15:47:43-05:00Req'd: Minimum requirements - RHIT, RHIA and/or CCS. Must have 5 yrs hospital based inpt and ambulatory surgery coding expr. Computer literacy required. Training and developement of the coding team; scheduling of coders; coding; oversight of reviews, logs and the...Susan AckermanRN - Director of Neurosurgery - Ocala, FLtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30987842004-12-31T15:38:24-05:002004-12-31T15:38:24-05:00Req'd: Current FL RN license. BSN required, MSN preferred. Min 3-5 yrs acute care director-level mgmt exper required. Neurosurgical RN exper preferred. Director is reponsible for overseeing 12-15 FTE's and full range of neuro services, including back, neck, and stroke...Susan AckermanRN - Director of Post-Surg/Ortho Unit - Walterboro, SCtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30987522004-12-31T15:31:59-05:002004-12-31T15:31:59-05:00Must have Bachelors Degree; FL license; current BLS; 3-5 yrs of mgmt expr in an acute care setting and RN clinical staff nurse expr in post-surg/ortho arena. Tele experience a plus/creative with model care. Highly creative w/ great organizational skills....Susan AckermanCardio Vascular Tech III - Walterboro, SCtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30987022004-12-31T15:20:49-05:002004-12-31T15:20:49-05:00Graduate of an accredited program and certification. Must have current CPR & ACLS. Min 1-3 years acute care Cath Lab experience. Non-interventional & interventional exper req'd. Must be RCIS certified. Assists physician w/ IABP insertion & transport. Will work with...Susan AckermanRN - Cath Lab - Walterboro, SCtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30986522004-12-31T15:10:00-05:002004-12-31T15:10:00-05:00Req'd: Must have current FL RN license; current CPR and ACLS. Must have 1-3 years acute care cath lab experience. Previous interventional experience helpful. Assist 9-10 physicians with IABP insertion and transport. Assists interdepartmentally as assigned. Caseload approximately 1600 patients...Susan AckermanPhysical Therapist IP/OP - Walterboro, SCtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30986342004-12-31T15:05:40-05:002004-12-31T15:05:40-05:00Must be a graduate of an accredited program, Associates Degree req'd. Minimum 1 year acute care exerience required, background in cardiac rehab and stroke care helpful. Evaluates, interprets, plans, provides and supervises state of the art, age appropriate patient treatment...Susan AckermanRN-CVOR - St. Petersburg, FLtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30986202004-12-31T15:02:03-05:002004-12-31T15:02:03-05:00Must have FL RN license and 3-5 yrs RN experience in nursing within Open Heart Surgery. Competitive salary and benefits. Please reference job ACM11111 when you apply for this position.Susan AckermanRN-CVICU - St. Petersburg, FLtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30986072004-12-31T14:59:39-05:002004-12-31T14:59:39-05:00Must have FL RN license and 3-5 yrs RN experience in a CVICU. Competitive salary and benefits. Relocation assistance. Please reference job ACM11110 when you apply for this position.Susan AckermanRN - Complex Care - Richmond,VAtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30983632004-12-31T14:03:35-05:002004-12-31T14:03:35-05:00Req'd: RN 6 months to 1 year Med/Surg or Rehab exp. Current VA licensure eligible. Associate or Bachelor's degree.The Complex Care Unit provides srvs for patients with severe brain and/or spinal cord injuries. It is a 20+ bed extended stay...Susan AckermanRN - OR - Richmond,VAtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30983312004-12-31T13:59:44-05:002004-12-31T13:59:44-05:00Minimum 2 years previous operating room experience is preferred. Current VA licensure or licensure eligible required. Associate or Bachelor's degree required. Responsible to scrub and circulate in a broad spectrum of procedures. Retreat has 5 operating suites.***Candidate must be able...Susan AckermanRN - Clinical Coordinator - Med/Surg - Richmond,VAtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30983162004-12-31T13:57:35-05:002004-12-31T13:57:35-05:00Must be RN with at least 2 yrs exper in charge nurse role. Previous mgmt exp. preferred. Current VA licensure or licensure eligible required. Will accept Associate Degree, BSN preferred.Will manage the med/surg schedule to meet the needs of all...Susan AckermanRN- Telemetry - Richmond,VAtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30982802004-12-31T13:52:21-05:002004-12-31T13:52:21-05:00Candidate must hold a VA RN license and have at least 6 months -1 year of acute care hospital RN experience in Med/Surg or in Tele; ASN or BSN.The staff RN provides care and assistance to patients and their families...Susan AckermanRN- Med/Surg - Richmond,VAtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30982642004-12-31T13:49:56-05:002004-12-31T13:49:56-05:00Candidate must hold a VA RN license and have at least 6 months -1 year of acute care hospital RN experience; ASN or BSN. The staff RN provides care and assistance to patients and their families in the medical/surgical unit....Susan AckermanRN- Clinical Coordinator-ICU - Richmond,VAtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30982562004-12-31T13:47:34-05:002004-12-31T13:47:34-05:00RN with at least 3 yrs ICU expr required. Previous mgmt expr. preferred. Current VA license or license eligible. Associate or Bachelor's degree required. Will manage the ICU schedule to meet the needs of all our customers & maintain the...Susan AckermanRadiation Therapist- -Reston,VAtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30982402004-12-31T13:44:32-05:002004-12-31T13:44:32-05:00Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology. ARRT certification in radiation therapy req'd; 2 yrs of previous exper as a radiation therapist preferred. The Radiation Therapist works in conjunction with the Radiation Oncologist, Dosimetrist, Physicist etc. to assure...Susan AckermanPharmacist - Kansas City,MOtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30982252004-12-31T13:42:34-05:002004-12-31T13:42:34-05:00Must have BS Pharmacy or PharmD degree and hold MO license in Pharmacy. No new grads, no retail only pharmacists.Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Director, will review, interpret, and process medication orders. The position is located within the...Susan AckermanRN-Unit Mgr. Pulmonary Tele - Kansas City,MOtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30981912004-12-31T13:38:05-05:002004-12-31T13:38:05-05:00Graduation from an accredited school of nursing req'd; BS in nursing preferred; MO RN license; Prior RN Mgr experience preferred. Under the general direction of the DON, provides nursing leadership for assessment, planning, implementing & evalauting pt. care of assigned...Susan AckermanUltrasound Tech - Kansas City,MOtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30981812004-12-31T13:35:51-05:002004-12-31T13:35:51-05:00Graduate from accredited school ARRT and RDMS, BCLS certification. Minimum experience one year completion of boards in Abd and OB.Performs all types of ultrasound procedures including biopsies and drainages. Inpatients and out patients. Utilizes the Meditech system. This facility is...Susan AckermanLab Section Supervisor - Hudson,FLtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30981682004-12-31T13:32:51-05:002004-12-31T13:32:51-05:00Bachelors Degree; 4 yrs. experience; FL Supervisor License required; ASCP or ASCPMT preferred. Work collaboratively w/ Lab Director to assist in providing support & service to customers. Responsible for managing and coordinating employee relations and departmental functions.On-call - weekends would...Susan AckermanRN - Cath Lab - Hudson,FLtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30981552004-12-31T13:29:56-05:002004-12-31T13:29:56-05:00Req'd: must have active FL RN license; ACLS, minimum 1 year critical care or ER experience. There are 3 openings Provides direct patient care to patients scheduled for procedures within cardiac catheterization lab in this acute care facility. Competitive salary,...Susan AckermanRN-Patient Care Director - CCU - Hudson,FLtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30981372004-12-31T13:26:34-05:002004-12-31T13:26:34-05:00Req'd: valid FL RN license; Associates degree, Bachelors degree preferred; 3-5 yrs mgmt expr; 2 yrs charge nurse CCU expr.Provides leadership through planning, organizing, coordinating, managing and evaluating the care and service provided by the critical care department.Participates in the...Susan AckermanOccupational Therapist - Rome,GAtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30981012004-12-31T13:21:03-05:002004-12-31T13:21:03-05:00Must be a graduate of an accredited school in OT. Bachelors Degree req'd, Masters preferred. Must have active GA license.Will provide Occupational Therapy evaluation, treatment, discharge planning, education and preventative rehabilitative care to age appropriate patient population.Responsible for documenting all...Susan AckermanPhysical Therapist - Rome,GAtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30980562004-12-31T13:14:27-05:002004-12-31T13:14:27-05:00Must be a graduate of an accredited school in PT; Bachelors Degree req'd, Masters preferred. Must be licensed in State of GA; new grads will be considered, exper preferred.Responsible for providing Physical Therapy, evaluation, treatment, discharge planning, education and preventative...Susan AckermanPhysical Therapist Assistant - Rome,GAtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30980212004-12-31T13:08:51-05:002004-12-31T13:08:51-05:00Req'd: Graduate of an accredited program, licensed in the State of GA. Previous PTA acute care experience preferred. New Grads considered. CPR Cert.required. Treating patients with a variety of physical problems, utilizing appropriate therapeutic services under the supervision of a...Susan AckermanOccupational Therapist Assistant - Rome,GAtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30980032004-12-31T13:05:34-05:002004-12-31T13:05:34-05:00Req'd: Graduate from an accredited program, licensed in the State of GA. Med-surg, rehab or SNF experience is preferred.The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides direct patient care services under the direction & supervision of a registered OT, observes patient response...Susan AckermanDosimetrist - Idaho Falls, IDtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30842302004-12-29T14:27:14-05:002004-12-29T14:27:14-05:00Must be registered in Radiation Therapy and/or Dosimetry. Patient Cancer Treatment planning. Full time day shift, with rotating call, exempt. Competitive salary and benefits. Relocation assistance. Please reference job ACM11051 when you apply for this position.Susan AckermanUltrasonographer - Denton, TXtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30841972004-12-29T14:22:54-05:002004-12-29T14:22:54-05:00Grad of accredited school of U/Son., RDMS certf., MRT lic. from TX,& ARRT req'd. MUST be a Registered Vasc. Tech through ARDMS & be registry eligible ( or registered) in OB and Abdomen. Position requires the ability to perform general...Susan AckermanRN-Oncology - Richmond, VAtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30838272004-12-29T13:26:05-05:002004-12-29T13:26:05-05:00Req'd: Current RN VA license; Med/Oncology exp in hospital or out patient setting; chemotherapy cert. preferred, some Med/Surg & critical care exp. helpful; BLS cert required/ACLS helpful. Primary patient base Med/Oncology, Hospice, Respite care, End of Life care Chemotherapy/Biotherapy. 17...Susan AckermanRN-Neuro-Vascular ICU - Richmond, VAtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30838072004-12-29T13:23:20-05:002004-12-29T13:23:20-05:00Req'd: Min 1 yr exp. in high-level critical care unit; Exp. in Neuro & Vascular services; Exp. preferred in post-operative kidney transplant, post-op Craniotomy, care of patients w/ brain tumors & CVA's. Experience with following procedures helpful: LifeNet, Hemo-dynamic Monitoring,...Susan Ackerman